Jersey Journal file photo Former Jersey City council candidate Jimmy King's name came up in federal court this morning during the corruption trial of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy's campaign treasurer.Government informant Solomon Dwek testified in federal court this morning that he paid off former Jersey City council candidates Jimmy King and LaVern Webb Washington through political consultant Jack Shaw.

In his third day of being cross-examined by defense attorney Brian Neary, Dwek told the court that he gave Shaw at least $5,000 for each of them.

Both King and Webb Washington have pleaded guilty in the massive corruption sweep and are awaiting sentencing.

Dwek is testifying in the case against Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy's campaign treasurer, Leona Beldini, who is accused of receiving $20,000 in bribes from Dwek through Shaw and former Jersey City housing official/school board member Ed Cheatam.

Shaw was found dead of a Valium overdose just days after the July 23 sweep that netted 44 public officials and rabbis. Cheatam has pleaded guilty.

In addition to the discussion of payments for King and Webb Washington, defense attorney Brian Neay tried to ask about former Jersey City council candidate Lori Serrano, who has pleaded innocent to similar charges. But the prosecution objected and the objection was sustained.

The court is on lunch break now after a late start as one juror was delayed.